Startups

Ancestry.com founder-turned-AI evangelist says rapidly advancing tech can uplift humanity, families

By Tommy Felts / October 8, 2024

People across the globe are caught in an internet malaise, said Paul Allen, and tech visionaries’ response should be to renew humans’ dependence on faith and family and friendship and local community. One of their most critical tools, he said: decidedly non-human solutions from the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Allen — founder of…

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Trio of KC healthtech startups wrap NXTUS competition; Marma scores pilot project

By Tommy Felts / September 30, 2024

WICHITA — Companies working to improve Kansans’ health and community growth momentum across the state just completed an eight-week competition in hopes of developing collaborative relationships to scale alongside new regional partners. Three Kansas City startups were among a cohort of 10 finalists — drawn from global innovation hubs to participate in the NXTSTAGE Community Health…

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KU Innovation Park launches Oread Angel Investors network to boost Jayhawk startups

By Tommy Felts / September 30, 2024

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.  [divide] LAWRENCE — A newly announced angel investor network is expected to support high-growth tech and bioscience startups linked to the University of Kansas, said Adam Courtney, opening greater access…

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